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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dade, Daid, n.1 [e.m.E. dadde, dad (1553).] Father. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 2793.
Within an houre efter my dade was deid 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 10.
I hold My pen, for all do know of old what's said. I rather that Thersites were my daid
